Barbeque brings rival gangs together for remembrance
In Seattle a Peaceful Remembering the Homies barbecue drew about 300 at Edwin Pratt Park. Organizers from Moon Calvary Center, led by Tim McGee, planned the event to honor dead peers, unite families, and steer youths away from gang life. Police noted reduced gang violence since the 1980s.
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Deck collapse kills California woman at wedding in Lyons
A wooden deck at the bride’s home in Lyons Oregon collapsed during a wedding reception, killing Orleta Larue, 70, of Crescent City, California, and injuring 25 others. Most victims fell about 40 feet into the bluff beside the Little North Santiam River. Ag nes Mink, 84, and Merle Neufeld, 81, of Salem were in critical condition. 23 others including the bride and groom were treated for injuries. Julia Hansen, the bride’s daughter, recalled guiding her children to safety as the deck fell seconds after photos began. The deck, built about five years ago, had passed a recent inspection. cause under investigation. Lyons lies about 25 miles southeast of Salem.
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